OIN Launches OIN 2.0 with Updated License, Expanded Linux System & First-Ever Annual Participation Fee
OIN has built the largest active patent cross-license in history, with more than 4,000 members that collectively hold more than 3 million patents & generate over $10 trillion in annual revenue. OIN …
OIN 2.0 Signals the Biggest Shift in Open Source Patent Defense in 20 Years
January 27, 2026 — OIN announces a new initiative, OIN 2.0, with an updated license, expanded Linux System definition & its first fee structure. For developers, vendors, and users, OIN 2.0 raises the …
OIN 2.0 Brings a New Era for Open Source Protection & Sustainability
January 27, 2026 — Alibaba, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are among more than 100 companies to embrace OIN’s next phase of growth as it shifts to inviting its members to share responsibility with …
OIN Reinvents Its Model to Secure the Future of Open Source; 20 New OIN 2.0 Members Share their Perspectives
January 27, 2026 — After 20 years of protecting & promoting Open Source Software (OSS) from patent threats, OIN announces a significant evolution of its business model. As it transitions, it is expanding …
Panasonic Automotive Joins OIN to Strengthen Linux Patent Protection for Software-Defined Vehicles
Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) —a Tier 1 automotive supplier based in Japan— is now a member of OIN.
Panasonic Automotive Expands its Open Source Commitment with OIN Membership
Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) joins OIN, the world’s largest Open Source patent cross-license community
Panasonic Automotive Systems CEO Announces OIN Membership, Emphasizing Open Source Momentum for Automotive Advancements
President & CEO of Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) Masashi Nagayasu announces it has joined OIN.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Joins OIN to Boost Open Source Innovation for Software-Defined Vehicles
Headquartered in Japan, Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) joins OIN to strengthen its commitment to Open Source collaboration.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Deepens its Commitment to Open Source
Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) announces its new membership in OIN’s patent non-aggression community.
Global Provider to the Automotive Industry Expands Its Open Source Engagement
Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) has been consistently contributing to multiple Open Source Software (OSS) since approximately 2006.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Supports the Protection of Open Source Software
Panasonic Automotive Systems becomes an OIN member reinforcing its commitment to patent non-aggression & the shared protection of Linux-based technologies.
Panasonic Automotive Expands its Open Source Commitment with OIN Membership
Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) joins OIN and strengthens global protection for core Linux and Open Source technologies.
The World’s Leading Smart Appliance Manufacturer Joins OIN for Open Source Patent Protection
Patent Lawyer Magazine shares the story of how Midea becomes a community member of OIN to ensure continued innovation, security & patent protection.
Midea Advances the Future Of Smart Appliances through Open Source Innovation
Tech Company News breaks the story that Midea — the world’s leading smart home appliance brand — joins OIN to strengthen its commitment to Open Source innovation.
Sony’s Intellectual Property Leadership Protects Open Source
June 17, 2025 — It’s been 20 years since IBM/RedHat, Philips, NEC, Sony & SUSE — joined later by Google and Toyota — established OIN. Patent Lawyer Magazine publishes a one-on-one interview with …
